Chapter 377: The Warning (1)

C377 - The Warning (1)

Valeria couldn't speak as she struggled to sort out the emotions that had been building up for a while. Although she now knew her roots, she still felt lonely.

However, it was incomparable to the days when she was alone without knowing the reason.

A new good reason had been added to the task of restoring Histor's history.

To avenge the ancient fairies, Histor, and the Grey Owls.

"I'm grateful to have met you, along with keeping Solderet's message."

"Now, Sheila-nim, what do you plan to do?"

Sheila closed her eyes at Valeria's question.

Although Myla had left, the cursed fairies still remained in the Wantaromo Forest.

"I'll continue to stay in this forest and create Royal Melodic Drinks. It's the last sense left to our cursed existences."

An intense light began to emanate from Sheila's two wings.

"I will make sure no information about you and Jin Runcandel leaks out. I'll eliminate the traitors and restore order in the forest."

After Myla's death, no one had control over the forest for a brief period of time.

But when Sheila regained her memories through Valeria, power over the forest also returned to her.

She became the queen of the cursed fairies once again. She also became stronger.

"Just a moment, Jin Runcandel."

"Before leaving the forest, I have a question for you."

"You'll probably ask about the location of the Fifth Tomb."

"That's right."

"This was the only clue I had. You must find the fifth tomb on your own."

From this point on, Jin had to start from scratch and find the tomb.

"Zipple, Vermont, Kinzelo, and others will continue to search for Temar's tomb. And now that Elder Mary has made information about the Tomb public, others in Runcandel will surely start searching too."

Once the four major factions began moving in earnest, it would be impossible for Jin to secretly search for the tomb, even if he wanted to.

Furthermore, compared to the four major factions, Jin's influence was incredibly insignificant.

If it weren't for my master, I wouldn't even have been able to compete with the four major factions.

Just as he had found the Cat Tribe, Valeria would now have to search for Temar's tomb alongside Histor's Succession Temple.

So, until Valeria and Runcandel's 'potential allies' found the tomb's location, Jin didn't need to waste his energy unnecessarily.

After organizing his thoughts, Jin nodded.

"Understood."

"You should leave now. The fact that you found this forest won't be revealed to the outside. And Lulu, Miru."

"Yes, Sheila-nim."

"Both of you have worked hard. Thank you very much."

"After all, weren't we all in the same position as Sheila-nim? We had promises for the Thousand-Year Contractor. It was just part of that."

"Please convey my greetings to Neru. I won't ask where you're heading."

Jin and Valeria exchanged a brief embrace with the members of the Cat Tribe.

"Our tribe will always bless you, Jin Runcandel. How are the little beastmen doing? It seems the cosmetics business is thriving, but still."

"They're all safe in the Hidden Palace. If you have the chance, come and visit us."

"Of course. When we return, I'll suggest creating a hideout near the Hidden Palace. Our tribe will need some time to recover."

Then Lulu looked at Valeria.

[I apologize. At first, I had thought you had no connection to Jin, so I had intended to harm you.]

"Don't worry."

[And I won't forget. We'll meet again someday. And when the time comes, we'll use the remaining artifact for something good for the world. Just as you and Jin Runcandel were born with destinies for the world.]

Born with destinies for the world.

Lulu expressed it that way for a reason.

Jin and Valeria.

Lulu foresaw that the little sparks left by Solderet and the ancient fairies would eventually ignite Zipple and reset the course of the world's history.

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With a firm handshake and a wave, Jin, Valeria, and the little beastmen began heading in different directions, leaving the Wantaromo Forest.

It was the wild grass that gently settled on Valeria's head, as if it had been there all along (which was actually the case, as Yona had meticulously calculated).

The two wild grass stems looked like rabbit ears on Valeria's head.

"Hehehe, long time no see, Riley Hazzard!"

Yona addressed Valeria by one of her aliases, waving her hand cheerfully.

"...You're still the same, Lady Yona. It's been a while."

The two women were acquaintances.

"A moment ago, I felt so envious. I wish my little brother would protect me like this when I'm in danger."

"Have you been well?"

"How could I not be?"

"...It seems like you've been doing well."

"That's probably because I've been with my little brother. Although, it can be tough. Riley, you're clever, so suggest something."

Yona wasn't paying any attention to Valeria's words at all.

And Valeria simply shrugged indifferently.

She had experienced Yona's way of speaking before.

"Well, I wouldn't actually kill my little brother's friend. I'd hate myself if I did. Riley is also a benefactor of Samil, after all."

Well, there's actually no one I couldn't kill, but since that would upset you...

For some reason, it seemed like he could hear such a statement, but Jin pretended not to.

"I'm so touched I could cry, Older Sister."

"Hehe, right? Aren't I great?"

"Yes."

"Then, praise me quickly."

"How?"

"Um, like giving me an autograph?"

Suddenly, Jin remembered Enya and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

It was a bit over the top, but she was a sister he really couldn't hate.

"I heard you stopped Zipple's reinforcements, Older Sister."

"I did well in that too, didn't I?"

"If it weren't for you, I would have almost died."

"Yeah, that might be true. They were very capable individuals. I let them go because Lord Owal might be in a tricky situation if I killed them. But now that I think about it, I should have killed them. It could have been advantageous for you."

"No. I'm genuinely moved that you considered Lord Owal's perspective. Older Sister, you're taking another step towards becoming a florist owner. Your social skills are improving."

"Well, I'm improving day by day too!"

As Jin and Yona continued to banter for a while, Valeria couldn't help but think they were a very likable pair of siblings.

Like Yona, Valeria's guard against others had gradually softened since she met Jin.

"But sister, how did you come to protect me?"

"Are you asking me since when I started following you?"

"Something like that."

In response to Jin's question, Yona's eyes sparkled.

She seemed eager to explain herself.

"I was on vacation because I recently disabled a big fish. So I went to see you at the main house, and our family's atmosphere was quite special. Hey, little brother. You caused quite a stir, didn't you?"

"You're talking about Sister Mary."

"Yes. The Garden of Swords was turned upside down by the information you gave Sister Mary. And she seemed quite infatuated during the meeting, which put her in a tight spot. She got furious, saying she would scold you."

"I see."

"You'll have to calm her down. Hehe, and because of the circumstances, I ended up protecting you while trying to tell you this information, but do you want to hear something more interesting?"

"Something more interesting?"

Yona responded with a sly smile.

A deep and dark murderous intent mixed within her laughter.

"Some members of the Elder Council are actually conspiring to kill you, little brother."

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